Chesterton Academy of St. George

Chesterton Academy of St. George

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Chesterton Academy of St. George is an independent classical high school in the Catholic tradition located in Jackson, Mi.

08/11/2026

What makes a Chesterton Academy education unique?

Every school in the Chesterton Schools Network shares a common vision for forming young men and women through an education rooted in faith, reason, and the classical liberal arts. While each campus has its own local community, every Chesterton Academy is united by:

• A shared, time-tested classical curriculum
• Seminar-style Socratic discussions
• A House System that fosters friendship, leadership, and virtue
• An emphasis on real books rather than screens
• A commitment to forming the whole person—mind, body, and soul

As Chesterton Schools Network President Dale Ahlquist explains in a recent feature from the Cato Institute, one distinctive aspect of the Chesterton model is its thoughtful approach to technology:

"We don't use iPads, phones, or any computers at all in the school. We try to teach our students that technology is a tool and there are ways to use it to benefit you. And there's ways to use it where it doesn't benefit you."

Curious about how a classical education can help your child grow academically, spiritually, and personally?

📖 Read the full article: https://www.cato.org/blog/friday-feature-chesterton-schools-network

📍 We'd love to share more about Chesterton Academy of St. George. Contact us to schedule a visit, meet our faculty, and experience the Chesterton difference for yourself.

Two Days Away: Join Us for Happy Hour! 08/10/2026

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Two Days Away: Join Us for Happy Hour! As we begin another exciting school year, we invite you to join us for an evening of friendship, conversation, and community at our Back-to-School Happy Hour! Whether you're a current family, prospective family, alumnus, donor, parish supporter, or friend of Chesterton Academy of St. George, we'd lo...

08/09/2026

This pilgrimage is part of the Chesterton Academy curriculum.

08/07/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month! Planning for the future is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones.

Chesterton Academy is pleased to partner with My Catholic Will to offer a simple way to create a legally valid will that reflects your Catholic faith. In as little as 15 minutes, you can begin protecting your family while considering the lasting impact your legacy can have on future generations.

If you choose, you can also include a legacy gift to support the mission of Chesterton Academy and help form faithful leaders for years to come.

Take advantage of Make-A-Will Month and start planning today.

Learn more and get started: mycatholicwill.com/castgeorge

Thank you for your continued prayers and support of our mission.

08/06/2026
08/04/2026

Join us for a special presentation with John Brahier, Director of Partnerships at Longbeard, the world’s leading Catholic AI company. With over a decade of experience in Catholic education and ministry, John will explore how emerging Catholic AI tools are helping advance the Church’s mission of evangelization while remaining firmly grounded in faithful Church teaching. Learn about innovative platforms such as Magisterium AI and the exciting ways technology is being thoughtfully developed to serve the Catholic intellectual tradition, education, and ministry in today’s world.

The day will begin with morning Mass (8am) in the school chapel followed by a light continental breakfast including coffee, juice, donuts, etc. An introduction and talk will begin by 8:45am followed with a Q&A session (9:20-9:30am).

We are extending the invitation to attend to current and prospective parents, donors, supporters and additional, interested people. An RSVP is requested for any non-student, faculty, or staff attendees.

A tour of the school can follow the invent upon an RSVP request

Photos from Chesterton Academy's post 08/03/2026
07/31/2026

One question we often ask parents is:

"What concerns you most about the next four years of your child's life?"

The answer is different for every family, but many share similar concerns—strong academics, authentic friendships, growing in virtue, deepening their faith, and finding a school where their child is truly known and encouraged to become the person God created them to be.

At Chesterton Academy, our mission is to provide an authentically Catholic education that forms the whole person. Through daily prayer, the Sacraments, a rich liberal arts curriculum, small class sizes, meaningful mentorship, and a joyful community rooted in truth, goodness, and beauty, we strive to prepare young men and women for lives of purpose and faithful service.

If you're exploring high school options or simply wondering whether there's a different path for your child, we'd love to welcome you.

Schedule a visit and experience Chesterton Academy for yourself.

07/30/2026

Why do we attend daily Mass every school day during the year?

Because a truly Catholic education requires us to keep our eyes fixed upon the reason for life itself.

"Every member of the Church must be vigilant in seeing that the sacrament of Love shall be at the center of the life of the people of God" -St. John Paul II on keeping the Eucharist at the center of our lives.

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1000 E Porter Street
Jackson, MI
49202

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm